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Beat the Blerch

Carnation, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Beat the Blerch

The Beat the Blerch running event takes place in the town of Carnation, Washington, situated approximately 35 minutes outside of Seattle. The event features a variety of race distances held on a flat, out-and-back course. The route utilizes the Snoqualmie valley trail, guiding participants through evergreen and mossy forests.

The following distances are available:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (Open to ages 12 and older)
  • Marathon (Open to ages 16 and older)

The event is held at King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park. The surrounding area near the starting line features local agriculture, including strawberry farms and pumpkin patches that provide guided tours. The course is designed to be scenic and level, providing a straightforward running experience through the natural landscape of the Snoqualmie valley.

The race was inspired by a comic about running from The Oatmeal. Participants can expect a themed environment that includes the presence of a sasquatch and the availability of cake during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Carnation

Race information

Website Registration
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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